SOC 15-1221 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Computer and Information Research Scientists H-1B wage levels in Akron, OH
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $148,637. Level III starts at $117,936, Level II at $87,236 and Level I at $56,535.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Akron, OH?
For the 2026–27 wage year (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027), the U.S. Department of Labor sets four H-1B prevailing wage levels for Computer and Information Research Scientists (SOC 15-1221) in the Akron, OH wage area: Level I is $56,535 a year, Level II $87,236, Level III $117,936 and Level IV $148,637. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $148,637 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $56,535 up to $87,235 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Akron, OH has the #70 highest Level IV wage for this job, 7% below the median metro ($160,535). The same $87,236 offer that is Level II here reaches Level IV in Lansing, MI. These figures apply to the FY 2028 registration in March 2027.
| Wage level | Annual salary at least | Hourly | Lottery entries | DHS projected odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | $56,535 | $27.18 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $87,236 | $41.94 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $117,936 | $56.70 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $148,637 | $71.46 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Akron, OH
Thresholds here are below the major-metro median, so a given salary earns more entries than in pricier metros.
DOL marks this wage with GeoLvl 2: there were too few local survey responses, so the levels are borrowed from a wider geography. They are still the official numbers for this area.
Where a $87,236 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Ohio metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Akron, OH?
At least $148,637 a year ($71.46/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 15-1221 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Portage County, OH; Summit County, OH.
Do these numbers apply to the March 2027 registration?
Yes. The FY 2028 registration in March 2027 uses the wage year in effect then, July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
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Annual salary in U.S. dollars, rounded up. Source: DOL OFLC prevailing wage data, effective July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, computed directly from the DOL file (methodology). Page updated 2026-10-14.